A Family's Roots

The design came from the Leisure Arts Leaflet called “Family Forever” #2572.

A Taste of the Southwest

The design came from a Dimensions kit titled "A Taste of the Southwest" #3687.

A Token of Love

The design came from a Candamar Designs kit called "A Token of Love" #51240.

B-17 Flying Fortress

The design was stitched on Hardanger light blue 22 count fabric. The design came from a leaflet by Stoney Creek called "Legends of the Sky" #191.

Blessed Christmas

The design came from the book "250 Christmas Quickies" book or can be found in the Leisure Arts The Magazine December 1993 issue.

Boxer Picture

The design was from the leaflet "Dogs Collection Two".

Computer Problems

I used a black fabric rather than a white suggested in the design. The design came from a leaflet called "A Job Well Done" #227.

Cow

The design came from the Quick & Easy Cross Stitch magazine October 2005 issue 131.

Desert Blooms

The design came for the leaflet called "Desert Blooms" Volume #00802.

Eat Dessert First

The design came from a Stoney Creek leaflet called "Pig Tales" #153.

F-15

This was stitched on a light blue 18 count fabric. The design came from a leaflet by Stoney Creek called "Legends of the Sky" #191.

Floral Laden heart

The design came from the BH&G book "Stitching Pretty" titled "Floral Laden Heart".

Flower Garden Welcome

Flowering Cactus

The design came from a Dimensions kit called "Flowering Cactus" #6624.

Forget Love

The design came from Post Stitches chart #PS1256 and came with the candy kiss charm.

Gathering

The design came from Lanarte by Leisure Arts. The leaflet is called "Gathering" #3170.

Hands of Faith

The design came from the "Leisure Arts The Magazine" April 1993 issue.

Ho Ho Santa

This design was originally to made into a pillow but I chose to frame it instead. It is framed in a wooden 9"x9" frame. The design came from a Dimensions kit called "Ho-Ho Santa Pillow" #18338.

Holiday Welcome Sign

This design came from a Dimensions kit called "Holiday Welcome Sign" #8524.

If Friends Were Flowers

The design came from the Stoney Creek magazine August 2004 issue. I bought the frame from Stoney Creek as well.

Jolly Santa

The design came from "The World of Cross Stitching" magazine November 2006 issue 116.

Kitchen Plaque

The design came from the Stoney Creek Creek leaflet titled "Kitchen Stitchin" #266.

Laughter

The design came from the leaflet "Snowman Parade" #159.

Laundry

The design came from "The World of Cross Stitching" magazine issue 108, March 2006.

Love is Always in Season

The design came from the book called "Beaded Cross Stitch Treasures" by Gay Bowles.

Merry Christmas

The design came from "The Country Stitch Monthly" magazine December 1988 issue.

Night Cactus

I stitched this design on a 18 count black fabric rather than the 14 count Wild Rice Ragusa suggested in the design. I used Mill Hill beads for the owl's eyes and the stars rather than regular stitches to add some visual appeal. The design came from the "Leisure Arts The Magazine" June 1990 issue.

Noah's Ark

The design which is called "Noah's Ark" can be bought from Janlynn as a kit #131-0032 or as a leaflet PM34 by Gloria & Pat.

Nutcracker

The design came from the Stoney Creek magazine Sept/Oct. 1997 issue.

Our Family Tree

The design which is called “Through the Years” can be bought from Bucilla as a kit #131-0032 or from a Stoney Creek leaflet called “Family Blessings” #239.

Pasta Sampler

My husband framed it for me. The design came from the "1998 Cross Stitch & Needlework Keepsake Calendar".

Pig

The design came from the Quick & Easy Cross Stitch magazine October 2005 issue 131

Portrait of Christ

The design came from the Leisure Arts leaflet called "Portrait of Christ" #3182.

Problem Solved

The design is called "I Quit" but I changed it to "Problem Solved". It is no longer available for sale since the company went out of business.

Sand Dollar Picture

The designs came from the "McCall's Needlework"magazine August 1997 issue

Scallop

The design came from a Stitches & More kit #05092507.

Silent Night

This was supposed to be made into a banner but I framed it instead and stitched it on a smaller count size. The design came from a Dimensions kit called "Silent Night" #8583.

Snowman With Bird

The design came from the BH&G book "A Cross Stitch Christmas - Holiday Memories".

Southwest #1

 The design came from the "Leisure Arts The Magazine" October 1988 issue.

Southwest #2

I chose to stitch all the pictures separately rather than as one 16" x 16" picture. The design came from the "Leisure Arts The Magazine" October 1988 issue.

Southwest #3

I adjusted the DMC colors to coordinate better with the designs. The design came from the Leisure Arts The Magazine October 1988 issue.

Southwest #4

This is the fourth southwest picture I've stitched from this designer. The design came from the Leisure Arts The Magazine October 1988 issue.

Southwest Spirit

I changed the teals to blues so it would match better with the existing color in our home. The design came from a leaflet by Dimensions called "Southwest Spirit" #209.

Southwest Still Life

I had to change the blues and pinks to teals and peaches to match our color scheme better. The design came from a Sunset kit (a Dimensions product line) called "Southwest Still Life" #13550.

Stand Still, and Consider

The design came from the Leisure Arts leaflet "For Earth's Sake" #2585.

Star Fish Picture

The pattern came from the "McCall's Needlework" magazine August 1997 issue.

Starfish

I changed the colors to match our décor better. This is from a Stitches & More kit #05092523.

Stock Pile Cows

The design came from a Leisure Arts leaflet called "Herd It Through the Grapevine" #2550.

Sweet Dreams

I chose a different colored matte that came with the Dimensions kit. The design "Sweet Dreams" came from kit #65002.

Tell Me the Story of Jesus

The design came from a Janlynn kit called “Tell Me The Story of Jesus” #131-0085.

The Earth is Our Home

This design is stitched on 18 count fabric. It comes from the Dimensions kit "The Earth is Our Home" #3700.

The Pecking Order

I started "The Pecking Order" in June of 2005 and finished in August of the same year.

Tulips

Veggies

The design came from the leaflet "Too Many Towels" #26. My husband made the frame and finished it for me.

Warm Welcome

I chose to use Mill Hill beads instead of using floss for the bulb colors in the tree and I used the beads in the wreath. I also changed some of the colors in the design to match our decor better. The design came from The Creative Circle Company kit "Warm Welcome".

Welcome

The design came from the "Stitch With Sudberry - Welcome" leaflet 88.

When Pigs Fly

The design came from a Stoney Creek leaflet called "Pig Tales" #153.

White Leghorn Nesting Hen

The design came from the BH&G "Cross Stitch & Country Crafts" magazine Nov/Dec 1988 issue.

Woodland Creatures

The designs came from chart "Woodland Creatures Ornaments" #005.

Y - Fronts Pig

The design came from the Quick & Easy Cross Stitch magazine February 2005 issue 123.